Supreme Court says no to increasing Tehri reservoir level

Negates its earlier order that gave temporary permission to do so

SC bans endosulfan, for now

Committee to submit report on the pesticide's toxicity in eight weeks

How effective are environmental PILs

Judiciary's pro-development tilt is making activists seek recourse at the societal level

Population populism: UP draft population bill fails tests of necessity, intrusiveness

The proposed law will lead to more abortions and adverse sex ratio at birth

Population populism: UP draft population bill will impact the vulnerable, especially women

The focus must be on safeguarding women and girls’ reproductive health. Smaller families can be achieved by ensuring gender equality, …